Dr Maher is a Urogynaecologist. He is in
interested in restoring function to the female pelvis. He undertook his basic
gynaecology training in Queensland and completed a 3- year Urogynaecology
subspecialty training programme in Melbourne and overseas.

He has a long interest in research and has been
rewarded for his efforts 'with publications in leading international journals,
college scholarships and invitations to speak at national and international
meetings.

He became head of the Queensland branch of the
Continence Foundation of Australia 2000 and in 2002 he joined the scientific
committee for the international Urogynaecology Association. In 2005 Dr Maher
joined the board of Australian Gynae and Endoscopy Society and the editorial
board for the International Urogynaecology journal.In 2005 he was also appointed
to the Royal Australian & New Zealand College Urogynaecology sub-specialty
committee.

In 1999, after returning from overseas, he established
the Wesley Urogynaecology Unit and the Mater Urogynaecology Unit in Brisbane.
The units focus on the prevention, investigation and treatment of female pelvic
floor dysfunction. Areas of special interest include:

Bladder dysfunction

Urinary incontinence

Genital prolapse

INVESTIGATIONSThe majority of women attending Dr. Maher will require further investigation
to define the cause of the problem.

Urodynamics is the investigation of bladder
function and is usually able to be performed at the initial consultation.

The aim of Urodynamics is to help make a clear
diagnosis of the cause of bladder dysfunction and future treatment will depend
on these results. The test takes approximately 35 minutes and is performed by a
trained continence nurse. Small catheters are introduced into the bladder,
urethra and vagina. These catheters are used to fill the bladder and record
pressure changes that may occur during the test. If you are menstruating at the
time of the appointment, the test can still be carried out. -

Fully disposable catheters and sterile water are used to
minimize the risk of infection. I- 3% of women will develop a urinary tract
infection after the test. Increasing fluid intake in the first few hours after
the test will minimize the risk of infection. A copy of the report will be sent
to your referring doctor.

TREATMENTSBoth conservative and surgical treatments may be available in the treatment
of your condition. Conservative treatment will include:

Medications

Pelvic floor re-education by a specialist
physiotherapist

Prolapse or continence devices

Surgical treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction
can be performed through the vaginal, abdominal or laparoscopic (key-hole)
approach.

Treatment will be varied to meet your individual
needs.

PATIENT INFORMATIONAll patients attending Dr. Maher require a referral from their local doctor
or specialist, Please remember to bring the following information:

Medical problems

Medications

Allergies

Previous surgery

The fees charged by the practice are at or below
that recommended by the Australian Medical Association. Accounts paid on the day
of consultation will attract a 10% discount. Bankcard, MasterCard, Visa and
EFTPOS facilities are available.